Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Monroe). They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 57-7 victory over the West Stanly Colts. The Redhawks haven't had any issues with the Colts recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Monroe's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jamir Jackson, who rushed for 105 yards and one TD on only nine carries. Jackson is becoming a predictor of the Redhawks' success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 2-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Chris Robinson, who gained 69 total yards and a touchdown.
Redhawks
| 10/10/25 @ West Stanly | 303 |
| 10/03/25 vs Parkwood | 258 |
| 09/12/25 @ Sun Valley | 150 |
| 09/05/25 vs Weddington | 114 |
| 08/29/25 vs West Charlotte | 84 |
| + 3 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Monroe was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 303 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Another reason for the win was Monroe's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Bryson Simpkins was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. Jamere Allison got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
The victory got Monroe back to even at 3-3. As for West Stanly, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Monroe will take on rival Anson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Jackson and Cordarrius Bivens. Meanwhile, West Stanly is set to square off against their familiar foe Forest Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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